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Armagh All-Ireland Winner Charged With Series of Sexual Assault Allegations to Go on Trial After Halloween

Armagh All-Ireland winner Aidan Nugent, charged with a series of sexual assault allegations, is to go on trial after Halloween, a court has heard.  The 31-year-old did not attend Newry Crown Court where prosecuting counsel Fiona O’Kane said that with the ongoing industrial action by the Criminal Bar Association over legal aid fees, it was […]

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Procurement Launched for Newry City Park as Community Consultation Completes

The delivery of Newry City Park has taken a major step forward, with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council launching the procurement process to select a contractor for construction. This stage of this procurement process will identify suitable suppliers and will conclude with invitations to tender for the project. Prior to this a community consultation […]

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Lockhart Calls For Targeted Intervention to Stabilise Costs In Wake of Global Instability

DUP Agriculture spokesperson, Carla Lockhart MP, has said families, farmers and food producers across Northern Ireland and Great Britain are being squeezed from every direction as a result of ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Her comments follow an updated forecast from the Institute of Grocery Distribution, which underlines the seriousness of the situation. “According […]

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Irish Government Must End Geo-Blocking – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has called on the Irish government to end the geo-blocking of RTÉ content from viewers in the north. The South Down MP said: “It is wrong that so many people in the north will be unable to watch our national team free to air on RTÉ because it is geo-blocked. […]

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Meeting with DEFRA Minister Robust and Constructive: Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart held a robust and constructive meeting in London this week with DEFRA Minister Dame Angela Eagle.  The MP said: “I welcomed the opportunity to meet with the Minister for an engaging and detailed discussion on a range of pressing issues facing the UK’s agri-food sector. “The agenda was extensive, reflecting the scale […]

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Narrow Water Bridge Is Key to Unlocking South Down’s Enormous Economic Potential – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard today met with the Shared Island Unit in Dublin Castle as work continues on the eagerly anticipated Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP is working to ensure his constituency is positioned to seize the full potential of the project once completed. “The Shared Island Fund is a positive initiative, […]

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MP Urges Finance Minister to Review Publicly Funded Halal Procurement For Schools In NI

DUP Agriculture spokesperson, Carla Lockhart MP, has criticised the Education Authority for its lack of transparency, following confirmation that halal meat is being unknowingly served in Northern Ireland schools. Following a Freedom of Information request, the MP said she was alarmed by the EA’s response, confirming that its catering service purchases both halal and non-halal […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Two Arrested After Shots Fired at House

Police investigating reports of shots being fired at a property in Newry on March 16th have made two arrests. Officers had received a report at around 9.15pm on March 16th, that shots had been fired through the windows of a property in the Damolly Village area of city. On Saturday, March 21st officers from Armed […]

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St. Paul’s Bring Some Flair To Westminster For St. Patrick’s Day – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has congratulated St. Paul’s students and staff after a remarkable series of events in London for St. Patrick’s Day.  77 students, accompanied by staff and members of the school community, travelled to London to represent St. Paul’s over St. Patrick’s weekend.  As part of their trip, […]

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Louth Students Shine at 2026 Student Enterprise Programme Final

The entrepreneurial spirit of County Louth was celebrated in full force at the 2026 Student Enterprise Programme Final, held recently at The Fairways Hotel in Dundalk, where hundreds of students from across the county gathered to showcase their innovative ideas and business skills. The event highlighted the exceptional abilities of young entrepreneurs who developed, marketed […]

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Vibrant Scenes as Newry Hosts St Patrick’s Day Parade

Newry city centre was awash with colour and celebration as Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s St Patrick’s Day festivities drew large crowds for a vibrant day of entertainment. The parade and accompanying celebrations brought together a fantastic mix of local schools, community groups, performers and musicians, all adding to the lively atmosphere. From energetic […]

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Council Advances Restoration of Lock 6 on Newry Canal

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has appointed a dedicated Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) to support the restoration of Lock 6 on the historic Newry Canal, marking a significant step forward in protecting and enhancing one of Northern Ireland’s most important heritage assets. The Newry Canal, one of the oldest summit-level canals in the British […]